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Many years ago, on any given night, you could pack up the family in your beloved station wagon and enjoy a film at your local drive-in theater. Unfortunately, drive-in theaters are a think of the past, until now. With new technology and a little money, you can turn your backyard into your own private theater with large screens, sterling projectors and a sound system that will bring you back to the old days.

ProjectorsProjector technology has grown by leaps and bounds over the years and now they are fast and savvy enough to give you a seamless movie experience. They run the gambit from big to small, expensive to cost effective and any of them will be a great addition to your backyard theater.

TheEpson PowerLite Home Cinema Projector is a more costly option but is surely worth the extra money. This projector displays in both 2D and 3D with images that are both rich and brilliant and it projects up to 300".

The RioRand Portable HD LED Projector uses advanced technology to play movies in vivid color while the price tag will not break the bank. This device also has USB, AV and SD capability and its sound capabilities will enhance any movie viewing experience.

Bring the movie screen with you with the Aiptek MobileCinema i20 Pico Projector from Aiptek. This projector, which is smaller than a pack of gum can easily project movies, pictures, slideshows and games all from your iPad or iPhone.

Projection ScreensThe other part of the backyard movie viewing equation is the projector screen. These screens are not overly expensive and with a large viewing surface, it will seem like you just pulled into the Drive-in.

TheCamp Chef Outdoor Movie Screen offers a 144-inch viewing screen that is made out of oxford nylon reflective material that means that you get high definition viewing. As an added bonus, set up and take down takes minutes.

TheEliteScreens Wall and Ceiling Projection Screen is an elegant screen that can be hung and stored almost anywhere. Its viewing angle of 160A makes the screen viewable from almost any angle and its backing material blocks any unwanted light. A great option!

Our final option, the MGM Trading Inflatable Screen has a 16:9 HDTV format, a durable frame and screen material for both indoor and outdoor use and it can be inflated in less than five minutes. For large group viewing, the 16" inflatable pontoons raise the screen height so that everyone can enjoy the show.